The Fed can increase the federal funds rate by
A) selling government securities which increases bank reserves.
B) selling government securities which decreases bank reserves.
C) buying government securities which increases bank reserves.
D) buying government securities which decreases bank reserves.
Ans: B) selling government securities which decreases bank reserves.
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What will be an ideal response?
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